Ahead of the Cabinet meeting during which the internal reservation issue is scheduled to be discussed, Dalit Ministers held parleys to arrive at a possible broader consensus on the issue that has now driven a wedge among Scheduled Castes and left the Cabinet divided
Holi-day rush: Railways go airport mode in Bengaluru to ensure smooth boarding
Karnataka Congress stuck in a quota matrix
The recruitment for government jobs in Karnataka has stirred a hornets nest
Karnataka Congress stuck in a quota matrix - The Hindu
Karnataka Congress stuck in a quota matrix The Hindu
Now, Rs 65 lakh machine will suck dry waste from roadside in Bengaluru North corporation
Article 22 protection not citizen-centric, extends to foreign nationals in India: HC
Joshi urges state govt to withdraw electricity rate hike
Sport's biggest lesson is resilience: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
Indian football team captain Gurpreet Singh Sandhu opens up about pressure, purpose, and why the sport needs a long-term vision
Bengaluru youth kills uncle after tiff over lease, tries to pass it off as accidental fall
Cab chat costs bizman dearly as driver steals gold from locked house
Rs 84L routed through 9 bank accounts
Mega job fair launched in Ballari; over 6k candidates register
Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation breaks 25km barrier, now serves towns 40km away
Parents to Karnataka govt: Hikes arbitrary, regulate fees
Poor hygiene & lifestyle take a bite out of young adults teeth in Bengaluru: Doctors
Ex-techie dies by suicide, husband arrested over dowry in Bengaluru
Two youths drown in Tungabhadra
Domestic help fees with gold, cash worth over Rs 23 lakh in Bengaluru
Bengaluru to get American-style right-side driving at more congested junctions
Broken footpaths, poor lighting plague busy SJP Road stretch in Bengaluru
Bengaluru traffic police propose 101 skywalks, repair of 137 waterlogging spots to ease congestion
Five of Bengaluru family killed in car-truck crash
Pocso court awards 40-year RI to convict for rape of disabled minor girl
Madiga stir over internal quota puts govt on the mat
Pollution board cracks down on 17 units; closure notice to firm near airport
Debt load set to swell as revenue strain dogs state finances
KPSC exam row: Govt orders scrutiny as candidates flag serious irregularities
Dry order issued for Holi in twin cities
As borewells dry, rivers shrink, Haveri braces for scarcity in summer
Dharwad explodes in colour as Holi fever grips city
Trade bodies flag impact of West Asia crisis on trade-driven Karnataka
Many Kannadigas have their business set-ups in Jebel Ali or in other trade free zones in West Asia; many travelled through Dubai, Abu Dhabi,Qatar or Doha to reach leisure or business destinations in the U.S., or Europe
Rs 22.8 crore worth of illegal sand seized
Karnataka High Court allows investigation against gold investment start-up in Bengaluru
Farmer neta among 4 held for ruckus at PWD office
Man gets 20 years of RI in minor sexual assault case
Social activist flags frequent fires in Magadi taluk
Shabnam Hashmi, who runs Ajjis Learning Centre, a non-profit education trust located in Jyothipalya village, said that since February 24, there have been three instances of forest fires.
Karnataka disputes RBIs liability figures ahead of State Budget on Friday, seeks AG correction
Karnataka challenges the Reserve Bank of India's debt figures. The state government has written to the Accountant General seeking a review of certain financial entries. These disputed amounts total around 60,500 crore. Karnataka argues these are not actual debt obligations. The State Budget is set to be presented soon. The government hopes for a swift resolution to the matter.
360 stranded passengers arrive from Dubai; 34 flights cancelled
RCB matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium: Final clearance yet to come
The Karnataka State Cricket Association is required to comply with 17 major suggestions drafted by the expert committee to get final clearance; it has only complied with two so far
Fresh concern after Yathindra says stadium will come up at KSIC premises in T. Narasipura
The MLC says the officials, who had explored various sites, had identified the KSIC factory land as the most suitable site
It is a riot of colours in Dharwad
Thousands of people of all age groups come out in large numbers to celebrate Holi festival despite a blazing Sun
Karnataka Budget 2026: Tightrope walk for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
With annual spending for guarantees exceeding 50,000 crore, Siddaramaiah may appeal to relatively well-off families to voluntarily give up certain benefits
Mega job fair in Ballari offers jobs to over a thousand candidates
Special voter list mapping drive in Kalaburagi today
Prisoners can be given home-cooked food only on medical advice, says Karnataka High Court
HC sets aside trial courts order to allow home food once a week for Darshan, Pavithra Gowda and others
Perception of police department shifting from police force to police service: DG&IGP M.A. Saleem
Mr. Saleem says the State police aim to provide seamless service to the public, beginning at the jurisdictional police station level.
Discarded silkworm pupae can be used as high-nutritional-value livestock feed: CFTRI chief
Dried silkworm pupae contain 55-60% protein, 30-35% lipids and smaller amounts of carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals
Bengaluru man killed by nephew
The deceased, Inayath Pasha, was living alone on the ground floor of a building in Austin Town which belongs to his sister.
Operate buses to other states, districts from satellite stands
Former corporator of MCC K.V. Mallesh feels this would considerably reduce the pressure on the suburban bus stand, city bus stand and the core areas of the city
IISc and Pratiksha Trust launch moonshot project on brain co-processors
The primary goal of the moonshot project is to develop both implantable and non-invasive brain co-processors that can decode brain activity from neural recordings, process it with an AI algorithm, and re-encode signals back into the brain via neural stimulation or neurofeedback
MP says passport mela to be held in Kodagu from April 8
Guest lecturers demand job security
Some of them have now been kept out of service because of UGC guidelines pertaining to their qualifying examination for lectureship
Inquiry needed against phone tapping, as it involves privacy issue, says Joshi
The Union Minister points out the contradiction in the statement of Home Minister G. Parameshwara on telephone tapping in the State
In this series, we trace the unseen lives of the States sanitation workers, capturing the human cost, systemic failures, and hidden labour that keeps the sanitation network functioning.
DY Patil T20 Cup: Atharva Taide, Luvnith Sisodia Take Canara Bank Into Semi-finals
At DY Patil University Ground: Atharva Taide and Luvnith Sisodia shared a 122-run opening stand as Canara Bank beat Reliance by six wickets to reach the semi-finals of the 20th DY Patil T20 Cup on Wednesday. Reliance, put in to bat at the DY Patil Stadium, made 151/9 with Mayank Rawat top-scoring via 54 off 41 balls, laced with five fours and two sixes. He also got decent support from seam-bowling all-rounder Raj Angad Bawa, who made 30 not out. In the chase, Vidarbha batter Taide replied with a blistering 76 off 37 deliveries, with 12 boundaries and two sixes, while Karnataka wicketkeeper-batter Sisodia finished unbeaten on 53 off 41 balls, laced with eight boundaries. Skipper KV Siddharth added 21 not out to see Canara Bank home after a brief wobble happened post the Taide-Sisodia stand. Rawat also impressed with the ball, taking 4-23, though it ended in vain. Meanwhile, at the DY Patil University Ground, Rugved More struck 64 off 35 balls, laced with seven fours and three sixes, as Mumbai Customs defeated Jain Irrigation by six wickets. Jain Irrigation posted 181/8 in their 20 overs, as Jay Bista top-scored with 38, but Customs chased down the target in 18.4 overs. Brief Scores Meanwhile, at the DY Patil University Ground, Rugved More struck 64 off 35 balls, laced with seven fours and three sixes, as Mumbai Customs defeated Jain Irrigation by six wickets. Jain Irrigation posted 181/8 in their 20 overs, as Jay Bista top-scored with 38, but Customs chased down the target in 18.4 overs. Also Read: Live Cricket Score At DY Patil University Ground - Jain Irrigation 181/8 in 20 overs (Jay Bista 38, Madhav Tiwari 34 not out; Aishwarya Surve 3-38) lost to Mumbai Customs 182/4 in 18.4 overs (Rugved More 64, Parag Khanapurkar 41; Madhav Tiwari 2-29) by six wickets Article Source: IANS
A new CPI base, a clearer inflation signal
Under the new CPI, when States such as Telangana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, and Karnataka show higher inflation, it points to rising costs in services
How a simple Hi in Phuket turned into a love story between a Karnataka man and a European woman
A chance encounter on a flight to Phuket sparked an unexpected romance between travel vlogger Praveen Pundalik and air hostess Dorina. What began with a shy hi and a spontaneous breakfast invitation blossomed into a long-distance relationship, culminating in a seaside proposal and a beautiful cross-cultural wedding.
Canara College in Mangaluru gets autonomous status
11th college under Mangalore University to get autonomous status from UGC and government of Karnataka
Raid on hookah bar in Mysuru, one person arrested
The accused was running a cafe, where hookah and tobacco-related materials were being used illegally
While the four accused would be produced before the jurisdictional magistrate, the minor boy would be produced before the juvenile justice board, police said
In all, a total of 17 persons from Dakhina Kannada have sought help of the Karnataka government to return from UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia
Social Media Post Triggers Argument In Gangavathi Of Karnataka
Police step in to prevent escalation of tensed situation.
MRPL declares force majeure on gasoline export cargoes for March, April, traders say
The state-run refiner, which operates a 500,000-barrel-per-day refinery in the southern state of Karnataka, exports about 40% of its refined fuel output
Shivakumar Seeks Centre's Intervention Amid Tensions With Andhra Over Alamatti Dam Height Expansion
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar urged the Union Government to address Andhra Pradesh's objections to raising Alamatti dam height.
South Western Railway registers 14.31% growth, records overall gross revenue of 8,550 crore
Freight revenue reached 4,876 crore during the year, reflecting a significant growth of 18.27%, while passenger revenue increased to 3,154 crore, registering a growth of 9.25%
State-level training on child-friendly society begins at Central University of Karnataka
Around 55 participants from 31 districts of Karnataka are taking part in the training
Superintendent of Police Prutwik Shankar stated that sharing and uploading information or photos or videos of the minor girl, and identifying her parents by posting their photos, is illegal
The tournament with $30,000 in prize money is part of the ITF Womens World Tennis Tour
KLETU team bags 2nd rank at national-level m-BAJA SAE India 2026 in Hyderabad
KLE Technological Universitys Team Euros Racing has secured All India Rank 2 at the m-BAJA SAE India 2026 competition held at BVRIT, Narsapur (Hyderabad, Telangana) from February 25 to March 1
Bengaluru, the state's capital renowned for its typically pleasant climate, the maximum temperatures have already climbed upto 30 degrees in February 2026
Toxic postponed: Yash-starrer delayed due to Middle East tensions
Toxic, starring Yash and directed by Geetu Mohandas, was scheduled to hit the screens on March 19, 2026. The film is jointly produced by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations
'A milk-honey relationship': CM Siddaramaiah on his bond with DK Shivakumar
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has strongly refuted claims of a rift with Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar, describing their bond as milk-honey. He dismissed opposition allegations of phone tapping and internal discord as attempts to destabilize the Congress government. Siddaramaiah asserted the administration will complete its full term, emphasizing party unity and democratic processes.
Minister tells officials to fill Hanchinal lake in Vijayapura with treated water
The Minister told officials to ensure that all feeding canals were cleared of encroachments to remove impediments to water flow to the lake
Silent surge in districts: Door-to-door screening reveals uneven burden of NCDs in Karnataka
A senior official said the district-level variations underline the need for targeted public health strategies rather than a uniform approach
Karnataka Youth Goes Missing In War-Hit Iran, Family Seeks Centre's Help
A Karnataka family seeks central government help after losing contact with their son, a merchant navy, who is in war-affected Iran.
Under pressure, Karnataka to revise internal quota of SC communities
Karnataka's Congress government is reconsidering its decision to fill 56,432 government posts without internal reservation for Scheduled Castes. Following pressure from SC communities and ministers, the cabinet will discuss introducing pro-rata internal reservation within the existing 15% SC quota.
Ubers aggregator licence renewed in Bengaluru
Tout assaults security guard at KIA
Bengaluru airport sets up kerbside help desk at Terminal 2
Karnatakas Mini Iran is Shia in faith, but rooted in local culture
Loan-recovery agent steps on mans foot while eating dosa in Bengaluru hotel, murdered
A tragic incident unfolded in Basaveshwaranagar where a loan-recovery agent, Shashikumar, was fatally stabbed after an argument over accidentally stepping on another man's foot while eating dosa. The dispute escalated when the accused, Manjunath and his brother Bhagyaraj, allegedly assaulted and killed Shashikumar. He leaves behind his parents, wife, and an infant child.
Motorists need to pay for parking on 42 Jayanagar roads
Pint to paunch: How craft beer culture may be fuelling obesity in Bengaluru
IISc Study Flags Groundwater Crisis; BWSSB Readies 10Cr Summer Plan65 Wards Left High & Dry
Honey-trap case: Court bins SITs closure report, orders further probe against BJP MLA
North Karnataka touches 40C: Heatwave risk across state, UV radiation levels spike in Bengaluru
Bengaluru and Karnataka are facing unusually harsh early summer conditions with soaring temperatures and extreme UV radiation levels. Weather experts warn of significant health risks, including sunburn, eye damage, and heat-related illnesses, especially for vulnerable groups. Precautions like protective clothing and avoiding peak sun hours are strongly advised.
Employer cant restrict child care leave period sought by employee: HC
